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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables
This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. Some cables are supplied with your product or you can purchase other cables
by calling
1-800-338-0376, order online at www.rca.com, or go to your local electronics store). There are several ways to connect your DVD recorder to your TV
depending upon the cables you have and the jacks that are on the back of your TV.
Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance. It’s important to remember, we’re talking about degrees of picture improvement for
comparison. If your TV has Component jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), S-VIDEO, and composite video (often color-coded yellow); Component (Y, Pb, Pr), would be
considered excellent, S-Video would be very good, and the composite video jack (yellow) would be considered good.
Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) Jacks and Cables
The Y, Pb, Pr jacks provide optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals
(two signals are dedicated to the color portion of the image, and the other signal is dedicated to the
black and white part of the image).
To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables (not supplied) for the connection.
You can purchase bundled component video cables that are color-coded to match the Y, Pb, Pr jacks
(red, green, and blue). Component Video Input jacks are usually found on high-end TVs, such as
HDTVs; multimedia monitors; and some of the “fl at” LCD and Plasma TVs or monitors.
Notes:
Also, remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the Y, Pb, Pr
jacks and cables carry only the picture signal, not the sound.
Use the Component Video connect (Y, Pb, Pr) for DVD playback and watching TV.
You must also connect the yellow video cable or S-Video for VCR playback.
S-Video Jacks and Cables
The S-Video (separate video) jack provides better picture quality than a composite video jack
(sometimes labeled VIDEO and color-coded yellow on TVs) because S-Video keeps the color part of
the picture separate from the black and white part of the picture. If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack,
connect the DVD recorder to the TV with an S-Video cable for a better quality picture.
Note:
Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video
cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
Video
The basic Video jack (usually color-coded yellow) is also referred to as composite video. Composite
video doesn’t keep color information separated (like S-Video), but it’s better than the video quality
you get from an RF coaxial cable (the type used to connect a cable signal or off-air antenna).
Audio
These jacks are used to send the audio from the disc you’re playing in the DVD recorder to the TV.
The audio jacks and cables (supplied) are often color-coded (red for right audio, and white for left
audio). You must connect audio cables to the AUDIO L and R jacks on the DVD recorder and the
corresponding Audio Input Jacks on the TV no matter which Video jack you connect (VIDEO;
S-VIDEO; Y, Pb, Pr).
Note:
If your TV has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white)
audio jack on the DVD recorder and don’t connect the right (red) audio part of the
cable.
Digital Audio Output
Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF cable- not supplied) to connect your DVD/VCR to a
compatible Dolby Digital or PCM receiver or decoder. Dolby Digital offers theatre-quality sound
(six audio channels). If you own a receiver that uses an optical cable input, you can use an optical
cable to connect the DVD/VCR to that receiver for the best sound quality. Go to the Digital Audio
Out screen in the System Options menu to select Dolby Digital or DTS as the output for this jack.
Note:
This DVD/VCR’s optical digital output jack fully complies with the
international standard governing this type of jack (IEC958), and is designed for
connection to a Dolby Digital (AC-3® or PCM) receiver or decoder. Older equipment,
some of which is not fully compliant with IEC958, may not be compatible with
the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such a connection using anything other than a Dolby
Digital (AC-3 or PCM) receiver or decoder could create a high noise level, causing
damage to headphones or speakers.
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